Bujumbura weather in May
May in Bujumbura: hot, rainy — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Bujumbura · #356 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bujumbura climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 96 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bujumbura in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bujumbura?
- May in Bujumbura: hot, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Bujumbura on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Bujumbura in May?
- In May, Bujumbura averages a daily high of 26.9°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 96.4 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bujumbura in May?
- Bujumbura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in May.